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  Southwest Highlight Tours  
CYTS Tours CS07 — Southwest Highlight Tour
Beijing, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Huanglong, Jiuzhaigou, Leshan, Mt. Emei, Zigong, Dazu, Chongqing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong 14 Days
  Departure Date and Price  
       
2010: Every Thursday
Tour Fare
Fuel 
Surcharge
Tax
Total
Single 
Supplement
   Land Only
1/07, 14, 21, 28 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $800 $2299
2/04, 11, 18, 25 $2599 $260 $168 $3027 $800 $2299
3/04, 11, 18, 25 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $800 $2299
4/01, 08, 15, 22, 29 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $800 $2299
5/06, 13, 20, 27, 6/03 $2799 $260 $168 $3227 $800 $2299
6/10, 17, 24, 7/01, 08, $2899 $260 $168 $3327 $800 $2399
7/15, 22, 29, 8/05, 12, 19, 26 $2799 $260 $168 $3227 $800 $2399
9/02, 09, 16, 23, 30 $2899 $260 $168 $3327 $800 $2399
10/07, 14, 21, 28 $2899 $260 $168 $3327 $800 $2399
11/04, 11, 18, 25 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $800 $2299
12/02, 30 $2699 $260 $168 $3127 $800 $2299
12/09, 16, 23 $2899 $260 $168 $3327 $800 $2299

Remark:
1. All prices listed above are for San Francisco (SFO) or Los Angeles (LAX) departure by Air China (CA) L class. For New York (JFK) departure by Air China (CA) L class, please add $100 extra per person. If L class not available, please add $100 per class upsell (subject to availability).
2. All prices listed above are per person in U. S. dollars based on two adults sharing one room, double occupancy. If three adults need to share one room and the third person asking for extra bed, the third person's price will be the same as others. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single room supplement. Those who want to have a single room will have to pay single supplement. 
3. Children under 12 (2-11 years of age) share room with two adults and not asking for extra bed, they will be charged 75% of a regular adult tour fare, if they need an extra bed in the same room with two adults, they will be charged 90% of a regular adult tour fare. Children 12 and older will be charged at the regular adult tour fare.
4. All taxes and fuel surcharge associated with airlines are subject to change at any time without prior notice.
5. Early depart or late return:
Early depart or late return is allowed, the ticket change fee is $50 per person each time, in addition to airlines surcharge for different air class and weekend if necessary.
6. For departure airports other than SFO, LAX, JFK, please add the appropriate USA domestic add-on fare:
Eastern Standard Time Zone $350
Central Standard Time Zone $350
Mountain Standard Time Zone $250
Pacific Standard Time Zone $100
  Itinerary  
       
Day1
 
USA - Beijing 

Board an international flight bound for China. Cross the International Date Line.
Day2
 
Beijing 

Arrive in Beijing. You will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star).

Day3
 
Beijing - Zhangjiajie (BLD)

Beijing, the capital of China, it served as the capital for 5 dynasties over a period of 800 years with eachemperor identified as a dragon sent from heaven. After breakfast, we tour Qianmen Street and the modern "National Grand Theatre"- “Dome”. After lunch, we will tour the new landmarks of Beijing - the Olympics sites including "Bird's Nest"-National Stadium, "Water Cube"-Olympic Swimming Pool. We fly to Zhangjiajie in the afternoon. Accommodation: Jinjiang Int'l Hotel (5 star).

Day4
 
Zhangjiajie (BLD)

Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area is acclaimed for its fantastic formations of peaks, crystal clear water, spectacular karst caves and the unrivalled high percentage of forest cover and was listed as a world heritage site in 1992. Today tour the famous Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, the first authorized national forest park in China. Together with Suoxi Valley Nature Reserve and Tianzi Hill Nature Reserve, it makes up the famous Wulingyuan Scenic Area. After a local flavor dinner, we enjoy the entertainment of the Tujia Minority Folklore Show.

Day5
 
Zhangjiajie - Chengdu (BLD)

Today we continue our sightseeing tour in Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Scenic Area. First we will visit to another reserve - Tianzi Hill. We ascend and descend Mt. Tianzi by cable car. Mt. Tianzi has been given a sobriquet "King of Hoodoos", it is characteristic of the area to have high and dense hoodoos. Then we tour Yellow Dragon Cave, a huge limestone cave in which there are two underground rivers, four waterfalls, 13 caverns and countless stalagmites. For dinner we are served the local Tujia Minority Cuisine. After dinner, We fly to Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Chengdu (5 star).

Day6
 
Chengdu - Huanglong - Jiuzhaigou (BLD)

 

In the morning, we fly to Huanglong. Tour the main scenic spots. In the afternoon, we drive to the fairyland - Jiuzhaigou. Jiuzhaigou has been known for its natural wonders in terms of colorful waters appearing to be either magically peacock blue or emerald. All those who encounter it are overwhelmed by the breathtaking beauty of both its landscape and its lakes, springs, waterfalls, streams, rivers and shoals. Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel (5 star).

Day7
 
Jiuzhaigou (BLD)

Whole day excursion exploring the fantasy of Jiuzhaigou including visits to Shuzheng Waterfall, Changhai Lake and the River View Pavilion. In the evening, we are entertained by the local folklore dance show while visit the Tibetan Village. Roasted lamb will be served for dinner.

Day8
 
Jiuzhaigou - Chengdu - Leshan-Mt. Emei (BLD)

 

After breakfast, we fly back to Chengdu. We drive to Leshan, we will have a boat ride tour to visit the Leshan Grand Buddha, the largest stone-carved Buddha in the whole world, described as "A mountain emerges as a Buddha, and a Buddha- a mountain". Finish sightseeing at Leshan, before we drive to Emeishan, enjoy the local cuisine dinner - Tofu Banquet. Accommodation: Hongzhushan Hotel (5 star).

Day9
 
Mt. Emei (BLD)

Sightseeing of Golden Summit at Mt. Emei. The Golden Summit rises over 3000 meters above sea level. There one may find an advantage point to appreciate sunrise, to view the sea of clouds, the Buddhist lamps and particularly the Buddhist flory which is most wonderful and captivating. Tonight we will enjoy Emei Vegetarian Dinner.

Day10
 
Mt. Emei - Dujiangyan - Chengdu (BLD)

 

After breakfast, we travel to Dujiangyan, the ancient irrigation system. In the afternoon, we visit Qingyanggong, the best preserved memorial temple for Lao Zi. Return to Chengdu. For dinner, we enjoy a famous Hot Pot Cuisine, followed by the entertainment of Sichuan Opera. Sichuan opera is one of the principal genres of regional drama in China, it is particularly famous for its unique skills in changing countenance. Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Hotel Chengdu (5 star).

Day11
 
Chengdu (BLD)

In the morning, we tour the Panda Preserve Base. In the afternoon, we visit the Temple of Marquis Wu, the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu. Enjoy famous Sichuan Medicinal Food for dinner tonight.

Day12
 
Chengdu - Zigong - Dazu (BLD)

 

Travel to Zigong, visit to the Dinosaur Museum, one of the tree biggest dinosaur museum in the world. Continue to tour the ancient salt well. Overnight at Dazu. Accommodation: Ramada Plaza Hotel (5 star).

Day13
 
Dazu - Chongqing - Guangzhou (BLD)

This morning we tour the well-known stone carving. Drive to Chongqing, it located in the Sichuan province, it is China's largest municipality with a population of well over 30 million. Upon arrival, we have a city tour. View the city at night after enjoying local spicy Sichuan cuisine. Fly to Guangzhou after dinner. Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel (5 star).

Day14
 
Guangzhou - USA (B)

After breakfast, you are transferred to airport for your return flight back to your home. You will be in the United States the same day. End of tour. Today you can also take a train to Hong Kong and staying there at your own expense and fly back home from Hong Kong.
Remark: During Canton Fair (Trade Fair) Period, accommodation for Guangzhou will be changed to other hotel.
  Features  
       
Tour Fare Includes

1. International air ticket between U.S. to China (economy class);
2. Transportation inside China as specified in the itinerary;
3. Sightseeing tickets as specified in the itinerary;
4. Hotel accommodations and three meals daily in China as specified in the itinerary;
5. Travel insurance in mainland China (the maximum is RMB 300000/per person);
6. English speaking tour guide services provided.
Tour Fare Does Not Include

1. Chinese Visa fee;
2. All personal expenses: Telephone bills, Laundry, beverages, postage and excess baggage charges, extended stay and etc.;
3. Tips for tour guides and drivers;
4. Cost of any programs and activities unlisted;
5. Cost of all activities after leaving the group.
Hotels

Beijing.............Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing (5 star)
Zhangjiajie.....Jinjiang Int'l Hotel (5 star)
Chengdu.........Crowne Plaza Hotel Chengdu (5 star)
Jiuzhaigou......Sheraton Hotel (5 star)
Mt. Emei..........Hongzhushan Hotel (5 star)
Dazu................Ramada Plaza Hotel (5 star)
Guangzhou.....Dong Fang Hotel (5 star)
Meals Three meals a day for the entire trip as specified in the itinerary.
Buffet breakfast or Chinese breakfast each morning at hotel.
Chinese lunches and dinners at local restaurants.
Local Specialty Dinners Zhangjiaje: Local Tujia Minority Cuisine
Zhangjiaje: Local Hunan Cuisine
Jiuzhaigou: Local Flavor Dinner
Leshan: Tofu Banquet
Emeishan: Emei Vegetarian Dinner
Chengdu: Local Sichuan Cuisine
Chengdu: Sichuan Medicinal Food Dinner
Chongqing: Local Flavor Cuisine
Entertainment Zhangjiajie..........Tujia Minority Folklore Show
Jiuzhaigou...........Local Minority Folklore Music & Dance Show
Chengdu..............Sichuan Opera
      

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